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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,927.11, 375,217.76 and 151,057.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,927.11, 375,217.76 and 151,057.29 is: 208,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,927.11 : 375,217.76 = 151,057.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,927.11/375,217.76 = 151,057.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,927.11x = 375,217.76 × 151,057.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,927.11x = 56,679,377,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,679,377,230.18/271,927.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,435.92

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